For more than a century, the tale of Brer Rabbit, Mr. Fox, and Tar Baby has delighted children with the antics of a playful trickster, a clever captor, and a surprise ending in a briar patch. An authentic folk tale from 1904 set down by Joel Chandler Harris writing as Uncle Remus, The Tar Baby has become one of the best-loved stories in American children's literature. Harris turns ordinary storytelling into magic through his skillful use of rhyming verse, drawing in young ears with a gentle sense of melody. This facsimile of the 1904 publication is a collector's delight, featuring the original illustrations by A.B. Frost and E.W. Kemble. Renowned for their playful details and historical depictions of life at the turn of the century, their popularity has survived generations of change. Recommended for ages 5 and up. |
